MARRIAGE
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I get married at
the Yuba County Clerk's Office?
Marriage
ceremonies can be performed without an appointment between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and again between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday. Due to the time necessary to
complete a marriage license we suggest you arrive prior to 4:30.
Do I need
a blood test?
No, California does not require a blood test.
Do I have to be a California resident to
marry in California?
No,
you do not need to be a California resident to marry.
Is there a waiting period between the time
the license is issued and when I can get married?
No,
you can be married any time within 90 days after obtaining a
license.
What is the fee for a marriage ceremony?
The fee for a civil marriage
ceremony is $40. If you are unable to provide a
witness and one must be provided for you there is a $20 fee
for the witness. We recommend making an appointment if you will need
our office to provide a witness as there are times when we do not
have the staff available to provide this service.
Does Yuba County permit private citizens
to be deputized to perform civil marriage ceremonies?
Not at this time.
Public Marriage License
Information
- Minimum Age: 18 years. Persons under 18 years of
age require permission from a California Superior Court
- Both marriage license applicants must appear at the
same time in the County Clerk's office with valid
government issued photo ID. (Individuals who do not have
valid photo ID may use a credible witness affidavit.
Contact the County Clerk for additional information.)
- A public marriage license is valid for 90 days and requires the ceremony to be
performed in
California
- If either party has been previously married or a
member of a State Registered Domestic Partnership (SRDP) with
someone other than the co-applicant and the previous
marriage/SRDP ended within the previous 90 days a copy
of the document ending the marriage/SRDP must be
provided. i.e. Divorce decree, death certificate,
termination of SRDP
- One witness is required to be present at the time
the ceremony is performed
- Certified copies of a public marriage certificate
may be purchased after the license has been registered.
There is a separate fee for each certified copy.
Fees:
- Public Marriage License - $60
- Civil Marriage Ceremony - $40
- Civil Marriage Ceremony Witness: $20
- Credible Witness Affidavit: $5 each (two required)
- Certified Copy - $14 for requests received
Application for Public Marriage
License
IMPORTANT:
Read the information regarding the Name Equality Act of 2007 on the 2nd
page of the application.
Name Equality Act of 2007.
Additional information from the California Department of Public Health
regarding the Name Equality Act of 2007.
Confidential Marriage License
Information
- Minimum Age: 18 years. Minors may not
purchase a confidential marriage license
- Both marriage license applicants must appear at the
same time in the County Clerk's office with valid
government issued photo ID. (Individuals who do not have
valid photo ID may use a credible witness affidavit.
Contact the County Clerk for additional information.)
- A confidential marriage license is valid for 90 days
and requires the ceremony to be performed in the county
where it was issued.
- No witnesses are required to be present at the time
the ceremony is performed
- If either party has been previously married or a
member of a State Registered Domestic Partnership (SRDP) with
someone other than the co-applicant and the previous
marriage/SRDP ended within the previous 90 days a copy
of the document ending the marriage/SRDP must be
provided. i.e. Divorce decree, death certificate,
termination of SRDP
- Applicants for a confidential marriage license must
sign a statement attesting to the fact they have
been living together as spouses.
- Certified copies of a confidential marriage
certificate may be purchased only by either party of the
marriage after the license has been registered. There is
a separate fee for each certified copy.
Fees:
- Confidential Marriage
License - $65
- Civil Marriage Ceremony - $40
- Credible Witness Affidavit: $5 each (two required)
- Certified Copy - $14
Application for Confidential Marriage License
IMPORTANT:
Read the information regarding the Name Equality Act of 2007 on the 2nd
page of the application.
Name Equality Act of 2007.
Additional information from the California Department of Public Health
regarding the Name Equality Act of 2007.
NOTE: Contact the
County Clerk's office for information if one party is
incarcerated or unable to appear due to hospitalization.
Certified Copies
As of January 1, 2010, ONLY
individuals who are authorized by Health and Safety Code Section 103526
can obtain a Certified Copy of a Public Marriage
Record. All others may receive a Certified Informational Copy which
will be marked, “Informational, Not a Valid Document to Establish
Identity.” Certified copies of confidential marriage certificates are
only available to the parties of the confidential marriage.
Informational copies are not available for confidential marriage
certificates.
Application for
Certified Copy of Marriage License
AUTHORIZED
RECIPIENTS: PUBLIC MARRIAGE
RECORD
-
The registrant
(one of the parties to the marriage)
-
A parent, legal
guardian, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or
domestic partner of the registrant
-
A party entitled
to receive the record as a result of a court order (include a
certified copy of the court order with this request)
-
A member of a law
enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental
agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business
-
An attorney
representing the registrant or the registrant’s estate, or any
person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act
on behalf of the registrant or the registrant’s estate (if by power
of attorney, include a copy of the power of attorney with this
request).
AUTHORIZED RECIPIENTS:
CONFIDENTIAL
MARRIAGE RECORD